Senior Branding and Packaging Designer

Working within the Design Team based in London, this unique position will provide the necessary inhouse design talent across the creative spectrum, supporting the creation of credible consumer recognised brands for Berkmann Wine Cellars and Spirit Cartel.

The appointed candidate will work with the Head of Design supporting the Marketing and NPD project team in the visual aspects of the many steps to bring a brand to market, from conceptual work through brand hierarchy, pack design, marketing & communication tools.

The applicant will have a strong portfolio and a proven track record of delivering outstanding work with a big agency background and at least 5 years' experience in branding and packaging working on leading luxury brands.

You will be in touch with consumer trends, possess technical knowledge of packaging-based print and have an expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a branding / packaging designer, with existing experience in either wine / spirits or luxury goods and a great understanding for branding, layout and typography, with a genuine desire to transition into this exciting and rewarding sector.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are a team player, and eager to grow to the next level, we encourage you to apply.

Berkmann Wine Cellars are proud to be the largest family owned and family-run wine importer in the UK. We've been selling premium wine since 1964 and our expertise has grown along with our portfolio.

The wineries we represent are like us progressive and fiercely independent and we sell their delicious wines to our ever growing customer base which includes both the on and off trade.

We represent some of the world's most renowned brands such as Antinori, Ridge, Vega Sicilia, Norton, Georges Duboeuf, Château St.

Marguerite, Clase Azul Tequila, 818 Tequila, Four Roses, and Tito's Vodka.

This role is 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday (plus an unpaid break of 1 hour)

Our London office is based in Clerkenwell. The Company is currently operating a hybrid work pattern, with a mixture of work from home / office.

You will be required to work from the office 3 days a week and this is subject to change.

Offer :

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum, dependent upon experience


• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 days after 5 years' service and 27 days after 10 years' service, plus bank holidays


• Company pension


• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme


• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay


• Contribution to Dental Costs


• Generous staff discount on our wine


• A bottle of wine on your birthday and Berkmann anniversary


• £500 referral scheme